CSWE is seeking nominations of qualified candidates to serve on its Board of Directors (BOD) and National Nominating Committee (NNC).

These leadership roles offer an opportunity to help shape the future of CSWE and support its mission to strengthen the quality of social work education. Members of CSWE’s governing bodies contribute to important areas such as financial oversight, strategic planning, and forward-thinking discussions that guide the organization’s work.

Serving on the BOD or NNC also provides valuable opportunities to build leadership skills, expand professional networks, and make a meaningful contribution to the social work education community.

Board of Directors Nominees

The CSWE BOD oversees and approves all CSWE programs, plans, and budgets. The Board governs the affairs of CSWE and exercises all the powers, rights, and privileges of CSWE subject to the provisions of law and its by-laws.

The CSWE BOD has six upcoming vacancies:

  • One (1) Undergraduate Faculty Representative: A faculty member in an accredited undergraduate social work education program
  • One (1) Graduate Faculty Representative: A faculty member in an accredited graduate social work education program
  • Two (2) Undergraduate Program Representatives: Deans or directors of accredited undergraduate social work education programs
  • One (1) Graduate Program Representative: A dean or director of an accredited graduate social work education program

Board members are expected to attend at least four meetings a year including meetings connected with CSWE’s Annual Conference and Spring Governance. Additional meetings may be scheduled as needed.

National Nominating Committee

The NNC’s primary responsibility is to recruit, evaluate, and nominate candidates who demonstrate leadership ability and skills that are consistent with the needs and objectives of CSWE to serve on the organization’s BOD and NNC.  

The NNC has six upcoming vacancies:

  • One (1) Graduate Program Representative - dean or director of accredited graduate social work education program.
  • Three (3) Undergraduate Program Representative - dean or director of accredited undergraduate social work education program.
  • Two (2) Graduate Faculty Representative - faculty member in an accredited graduate social work education program.

All NNC candidates must be able to attend the NNC meeting connected to the Annual Conference and participate in additional meetings, including those scheduled as needed.  

All nominees for both the NNC and BOD must be active CSWE members and remain so throughout their term of service. These positions are 3-year terms, beginning July 1, 2027, and ending June 30, 2030.

Nominations are due by Tuesday, December 1, 2026 by 11:59 PM (ET) and must be submitted here. Questions about CSWE’s nomination and election processes can be directed to [email protected].